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What is Men's #1 Fear?

Who am I? I am the most assuming individual in my class that was doomed to live a life of employment dependent on others...

My name is Albert Seah.

I, like many of you, have spent most of my life looking for that "magic element" that would allow me to finally achieve early retirement, spend the rest of my life doing good for mankind that had escaped me for so long.

Unfortunately, already at 28 years old with little work accomplishment, management skills and no solid academic qualifications, I was told that I simply didn't have the "resources" needed to achieve the greatness I was looking for!

I wanted to improve on my well being.  I want to be able to become a manager and make more money than I can spend. But I soon realized that in order for me to get what I wanted I need to equip myself.

I equipped myself with knowledge, wisdom and commitment.  I am here to share my humble experience with you...

Society look up to knowledge...

Believe it or not, MBAs potentially earn an astonishing RM1.5m more then their colleagues within a working career period of 20 years.  Of cause, where the MBA is from does make a lot of difference. Don't just sign up for an MBA program because it is cheap or simple.  You will have to imaging the effort and time that you will have to commit.

Your deciding factor should always be prioritized by the reputation of the university and its program.  Many of my friends have MBAs but what makes the different between one person to another?  It is the ability they possess from their MBAs.  It is the skills and experience they learned from their program.  And that determines their ability to command a higher remuneration. 

In reality there is much greater demand for MBAs in our local job market today as compared to a decade ago.  Corporations are willing to pay the extra for managerial skills.  As the economy moves closer towards advance country status by year 2020, the demand for exceptional managerial skills and experiences will triple.  It is absolutely the best time for you to go for an MBA course and earn yourself the right to be part of the driving force for the nations progress. 

How Could You Benefit with an MBA?

From an income point of view, statistics show that on average a person with an MBA will start off at about 12% more then someone with a basic degree.   10% more each month for one year is 120% and for a continuous 10 years that would make a very large sum. 

Other than that you could gain valuable knowledge and experience.  When I was doing my MBA I selected the classes that was very well balance between numbers of fulltime and part-time students.   Knowledge, we can learn from the class assignments and library sessions but experience can only be taught by your fellow classmates who are actually working executives.  The part-timers brings with them to the class, wealth of real life working experiences that many MBA students have yet to feel.

Further to that, such topics as analytical, managerial and leadership skills are essential skills that is so very important in corporate leaders today.  Within a short time in the MBA program you will learn so much that took some people a whole lifetime to learn and create.  Presentation and public speaking skill were another area where MBAs show their talent.  For, during the tenure of their program MBAs must perform as if they are in real corporate life. 

Reading and analyzing financial reports is one essential element that a basic degree holder lacks in contrast to the MBA.  The tools that you learn in an MBA dictates the quality of the MBA program.  Even during my university days in United States there were a lot of so called diploma mills conferring all kinds of degree.  And they were selling the exact copy of the genuine diploma just minus the transcript.  Not surprising though, a lot of Malaysians have the MBA initials behind their names.  Some even go as far as the doctorial degree.

The MBA if earned from a real university program, brings the best out of the person.  The experience gained from the research, analysis and reports improve on the total managerial skill that will only happen if the project is conducted on an individual basis.  To explore deeper into this topic, only with the expert guidance of the teaching staff that the whole project can be conducted with the quality and expectation of a MBA candidate.

There are also certain elements in life that we gained from the MBA program but not from the theories or practical sessions.  These are call discipline and commitment.  This two elements can only be created though working on your projects like thesis and assignments.  You will be able to build confidence and trust amongst your colleagues, customers and friends. 

So, what are the key indicators for an MBA program most suitable to a busy executive?

To start you off on the right note.  MBA program is not for everyone, so don't kid yourself.  You need to posses certain qualities yourself.  Like, maturity, positive mindset, commit to learning, open to sharing, dedicate some time for education and also ability to accept stress. 

There is definitely the requirement to be able to spend at least 5 to 10 hours per week on your assignments, group discussions and projects.  And another 10 hours of class work per week.  That is what I call commitment and discipline.  But despite all these initial challenges, many busy people have successfully earned their MBA in a part-time basis. 

Your priority when seeking an MBA course is the element of reputation.  Do not need to be the best or top university.  All top university, to maintain their good record requires the student to do a lot of research work, just like Harvard, Yale, Oxford and Cambridge.  If you find that it is a top university, likelihood, they will not have off campus part-time programs in Malaysia.  So, a top five to top ten will do.

Price point is usually the deciding factor for many MBA course seekers because many will enroll into a program base on their personal affordability.  I would like to warn you on this point.  The cheapest does not mean it is the most suitable for you yet.  Most cheap stuff comes with defects one way or other.  In a cheap program there may be hidden cost or it is cheap because of compromise to quality.  Even worst if the program is run by a private institution for profit gains, how low can they go without giving up on something.  

If it is too expensive, it may not be affordable to you.  These programs which are franchise from UK universities are usually run at higher tuition fees than local ones but they have quality and reputation.  So you not only pays for education but also for quality and reputation.  Your best considerations would be the ones that are the in betweens.  Not too expensive but reputable.

Course work is another element in which you should consider.  There are those that is base on assignments only that should be your lowest priority.  The best choices would base on both course work and assignments.  Coursework means taking an exam to gauge your ability.  The reputable ones usually requires exams and thesis.  These is actually a plus point to many MBAs because it is through the research and exams that you will learn the most.

But most MBA courses tend to have similar preferences to the core subjects.  The emphasis are usually on management, marketing, research methods and finance.  In fact in the real working environment, a manager is to have these basic knowledge to analyze and make decisions.    

Are entrance requirements very stringent in MBA programs?

MBA is a managerial qualification, its all about learning leadership.  Majority of the MBA programs in Malaysia requires the candidate to posses certain amount of academic qualifications, at least at the 'A' levels or a diploma couple with a period of working experience.  But there are situations where MBA can be pursued direct from a basic degree without working experience, usually for students who continue into the MBA straight after completing their bachelors within the same university.

I am only comparing reputable university entrance requirements.  The diploma mills have much questionable requirements.   UK MBA programs do not require GMAT or GRE as entrance qualifications but the others such as American Degree Programs that is the basic requirement with a basic degree.  You could take a few months to prepare for the GRE/GMAT exams, that itself will take so much of your time. 

When you put in your enrollment application it is necessary that the decision comes from the university where the degree is being offered and not those that process their application locally.  You want the application process to be done in the university itself so that you will have a permanent student record in the university's database.  That helps a lot when you are going through a job interview later on in your career. 

The tight entrance requirement that each university sets are different from the other.  But whatever it is, that is your benefit in the future.  You will appreciate that you have earned an MBA not through some simple scheme but put in the time and effort necessary to complete all course requirements. 

Work experience are not a prerequisite to transfer for credit hours.  But it can help in your application tremendously.  Some of the top universities in the world consider working experience as a vital element in gaining entry to an MBA course. 

Many of us after having work for years stop thinking of pursuing a better lifestyle, a better income or even advancement in our careers because we put too much obstacles in front of us.  We make too many excuses why we can not go forward to pursue our life dreams.  It so much less hassle today to pursue an MBA degree today compared to the time I took my MBA.  My word of advice is, go for it!  You will never know.

I have line up several opportunity for you to learn more about the MBA course and make yourself free for anyone of those days for the FREE introductory seminar to MBA.  If you are interested, please choose the date that is most suitable to your schedule and register your seat.  Just scroll up to the left bar until you see the boxes with assigned dates and select the one that is suitable to your schedule. Everyone is welcome.  Chances are you will be able to meet me in person.

Which is the BEST Choice Foreign MBA in Malaysia?

First of all, I would like to say this, I have an MBA already and do not intent to pursue another MBA?  Besides that I am doing rather great with the things I have learned from my MBA.  So, I am speaking freely on my own accord without bias or favor. 

I am an individual with my own opinion, you do not have to take my words for the truth.  In fact I don't care if you do not take my advices because it makes no difference to me.  I just want to share what I know and maybe you will have a better understanding to go about looking for the best MBA course. 

I am a volunteer in many ways to help humanity and the poor.  But my philosophy in life is to help as many people as possible to become richer first, then poverty will decline.  If we were to focus on helping the poor, chances are there are going to be a lot of poor people for a long time.  So, lets make people richer, in health, in wealth, in knowledge and in happiness.  This is one for positive mindset.

As I was saying, I dedicated some of my time giving my sharing of experience back to society and find it most gratifying when I am being thank for my sharing.

To help you to make sound decisions in choosing an MBA course I have the following suggestion. I am not giving any recommendation base on specific reasons but you have to gauge it from your own point of view.   Your goals and needs comes first, the best choice foreign MBA course should be based on the followings,

• Recognized locally - must have certain rating
• The university has a physical location and should be populated by real students.
• The degree that the MBA candidates earned is similar and conferred by the university
• Very affordable for Malaysian executives, not the highest nor is it the cheapest
• High quality teaching staff, 80% Ph.D. holders and approved by the university board
• Assignment and exam base
• Weekend classes for working adults
• The local franchise only focuses on the MBA program
• The quality of the program.  Value for your money
• An approved EPF education withdrawal scheme
• MBA course approved and accredited by Ministry of Higher Education
• The MBA course is conducted through sit in classes.
• A mature student program, very good mix of fresh and experience students
• There must be facilities available for research and project such as library and discussion rooms.
• Situated outside the KL business district, so convenient and conducive for studying

Like I have mentioned earlier, your needs come first.  Ask yourself do you have what it takes to take yourself to the next level.

I would like to personally invite you to come find out for yourself on either one of the dates assigned.  Just select one of the dates to secure yourself a seat to the FREE Introductory Seminar to the Best Choice Foreign MBA in Malaysia. No matter how busy I am with my responsibilities I have dedicated at least 2 dates every month to helping you with your MBA selection, so don't wait any longer.

As much as would like to help you, you must first show interest to expend your opportunities.  If I can volunteer to help anyone seeking advice to advance on their knowledge by putting aside several hours a week I think you would be doing yourself a favor by doing the same.

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Now you too can earn an MBA with a top foreign University doing it part-time, on weekends.  My panel of counselors or I will be please to answer queries and take applications.  Best yet, It is so affordable, lower tuition fees then most foreign MBA programs in the same category.  

 

Best Regards,

Albert Seah

Albert Seah